The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 24

"Freya, did he apologize?"

Audrey's question caught Freya off guard, and with a sly twist of her head, she glanced at Kieran.

Sensing Freya's mischievous intent and fearing she might spew nonsense before Audrey, Kieran walked forward to grab Freya by the arm. "Grandma, excuse me. Ms. Dawson and I need to talk in private. We'll be upstairs." With that, Kieran pulled Freya up the stairs in long strides.

Caught by surprise, Audrey called out, "Kieran! My dear boy, be gentle... She's a lady! If you mistreat Freya, I won't let you off the hook!"

Upstairs, Kieran threw Freya onto the bed and locked the bedroom door.

"Mr. Sutton, what's the meaning of this?" Leaning against the headboard, Freya teased Kieran at the door, "Doing this... what would Ms. Harwood think? She might get jealous, you know."

been too lenient with you? Who gave

course, I had to come and see her." Freya tilted her head back, meeting Kieran's force without fear. Despite his grip, she knew he wouldn't truly

Freya's eyes only fueled Kieran's anger. "Are you not afraid

Sutton, you've been making life hell for the Dawson Group, just to see me beg, haven't you? If you kill me,

cold laugh, releasing Freya, "Quite insightful of you. Well then, let's see how you plan

glass of red wine and waiting to

up from the bed, Freya slowly began, "The factory in the west end, downtown development projects, the 15th of every month's overseas trade, and I believe the Sutton

ventures, including illicit dealings. Such matters, let alone

Kieran silent, Freya continued, "Mr. Sutton, I expect you to pull back on your schemes against the Dawson Group. Otherwise, I can make

laced with danger. Freya was the first to dare

You withdraw your moves against the Dawson Group, and I'll keep these

the other, you cozy up to Grandma to secure your position. And you dare to talk about parting ways amicably?" Kieran scoffed coldly, "If it weren't for Ellie's generosity in not holding a grudge against you, I wouldn't have settled for a few lost deals for the Dawson